Well done on being so brave to share and for recognising that your health (mental and physical) is the real priority. I think we can all learn from your example and not forget ourselves with everything going on around us. I hope you feel much better very soon!
Oh, Lucy. You are the best person to decide what is the best for you, but I'm sorry that you have been feeling so overwhelmed. When you're barely surviving, that's not living. I hope you have a restorative few months now, and begin to feel better. Speaking from experience, the puppy could be one of the best investments you make for your mental health. We fostered a rescue last September and it was a shock to the system how much training and attention he needed. It was months before we felt we had adjusted to this new "family member", and now he is honestly the best thing we ever did. He brings so much into our house, and it was worth those very stressful few months. Take care of yourself! X
I'm thinking in my second semester in Feb 2023 of my first year of my degree. My mental health (Anxiety, ADHD) has not been great since December 2022 also and I'm considering talking to an academic mentor to focus on exercise and diet for maybe 3 months. I will make my decision in about 7 days after having a week from Uni. I want to lower stress levels and come back stronger.
Thank you so much for being so honest about the whole process. Does it affect your funding? I'm funded by Techne and wondered if they extend your funding or freeze it?
Lucy thanks for posting this video. I completed my PhD in Mechanical Engineering last year and haven't managed to find a decent job yet. I am on the lookout for Postdoc opportunities in my area of expertise (Computer simulations). Would you happen to know someone at University of Birmingham who needs to hire a Postdoc researcher or needs a Postdoc vacancy filled? If you could refer me to somebody that would be a massive help. Good luck on your journey as well.
Well done on being so brave to share and for recognising that your health (mental and physical) is the real priority. I think we can all learn from your example and not forget ourselves with everything going on around us. I hope you feel much better very soon!
You are one of the strongest people I’ve seen ♥️ Take care and do whatever makes you happy!
Aww thank you ❤️
I did for a year to focus on my career and family. Switched schools and now my dissertation is in the revision process. You got this!
Thank you!
All the best.I think taking a break will make you feel better
Focus on you girl, the rest will follow when you ready ❤️
Thank you, that's the plan at the moment!
Thank you for your honesty! Proud of you for prioritizing your mental health 💕
Oh, Lucy. You are the best person to decide what is the best for you, but I'm sorry that you have been feeling so overwhelmed. When you're barely surviving, that's not living. I hope you have a restorative few months now, and begin to feel better. Speaking from experience, the puppy could be one of the best investments you make for your mental health. We fostered a rescue last September and it was a shock to the system how much training and attention he needed. It was months before we felt we had adjusted to this new "family member", and now he is honestly the best thing we ever did. He brings so much into our house, and it was worth those very stressful few months. Take care of yourself! X
Thank you so much Holly ❤️
You are so strong for acknowledging how you feel and putting yourself first. Sending lots of love and positivity your way. I wish you all the best
I'm thinking in my second semester in Feb 2023 of my first year of my degree. My mental health (Anxiety, ADHD) has not been great since December 2022 also and I'm considering talking to an academic mentor to focus on exercise and diet for maybe 3 months. I will make my decision in about 7 days after having a week from Uni. I want to lower stress levels and come back stronger.
Thank you for being so honest. You're amazing and I hope you feel better soon 🥰🖤🫖
Glad to see this video as I am planning to take leave too.
I think a lot of Phd students are at the moment, it is good to know we aren't alone :)
I hope you’re feeling better 🌻
Thank you for your honesty love x
Hi Lucy. Great honest video. Hope you're doing ok. Look forward to your next video.
Thanks so much Richard! Just taking it easy but hoping to have a new video out sometime this week
Thank you so much for being so honest about the whole process. Does it affect your funding? I'm funded by Techne and wondered if they extend your funding or freeze it?
Hey which uni are you at? I’m applying to techne and I need some help! 😭
Hey K it doesn’t affect my student loan, I think more than 6 months might but at the moment I’m just taking a month off so it should be fine ☺️
Lucy thanks for posting this video.
I completed my PhD in Mechanical Engineering last year and haven't managed to find a decent job yet. I am on the lookout for Postdoc opportunities in my area of expertise (Computer simulations). Would you happen to know someone at University of Birmingham who needs to hire a Postdoc researcher or needs a Postdoc vacancy filled?
If you could refer me to somebody that would be a massive help. Good luck on your journey as well.
I wish you well.
Thank you! I'm feeling much better now.
Is this some phase I too took brake
I think it is a fairly common! A lot PhD students I know have also taken breaks :)
Mental illness won't be that daunting if not for the social stigma attached to it.